Nyaya Setu – The AI & Justice Policy Convention 2026 by NMIMS Indore: Register by Aug 25

About SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)

SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Indore, is a premier multidisciplinary institution committed to academic excellence, innovation, and social responsibility.

The event is organized by SAMATVA – The Legal Aid & Awareness Cell of NMIMS Indore, a student-driven initiative founded on the principles of equality, access to justice, and social empowerment. The Society aims to bridge socio-economic and informational gaps by providing legal aid, spreading legal awareness, and fostering an informed citizenry.

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About the Opportunity

Nyaya Setu – The AI & Justice Policy Convention (3rd Edition) is a National Legal Aid Policy Convention, 2026, organized by NMIMS Indore in collaboration with the Centre for Research Excellence in Generative Artificial Intelligence.

This competition provides a unique platform for students to engage in:

• Policy drafting and analysis
• Structured deliberation and argumentation
• Interdisciplinary discussions on law and technology

Participants will examine the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and access to justice and propose innovative policy solutions addressing real-world challenges in India’s justice delivery system.

Eligibility

• Open to undergraduate students enrolled in any programme.
• Participants must be from UGC-recognised universities or institutions across India.
• Each institution may nominate up to two teams.
• Cross-university teams are not permitted.

Theme

“Nyaya Setu – The AI & Justice Policy Convention”

The convention focuses on developing policy frameworks to regulate the use of Generative AI in India’s justice delivery and legal aid systems.

Key Areas

• AI-assisted legal information systems
• Legal document drafting tools
• Case assessment mechanisms
• Multilingual access to justice
• Research support for legal aid lawyers

The theme emphasizes accountability, inclusivity, transparency, and ethical compliance while leveraging AI to enhance access to justice.

Team Composition

• Two members per team.
• A participant may participate in only one team.

Registration Fee

₹900 per team.

Prizes

• Winner: ₹20,000 + Trophy
• First Runner-Up: ₹12,000 + Trophy
• Best Speaker: ₹8,000 + Trophy
• Participation certificates for all teams.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Register: 25 August 2026
• Submission Deadline (Policy Concept Note): 30 August 2026
• Declaration of Results (Preliminary Round): 4 September 2026
• Final Rounds (Offline at NMIMS Indore): 17–18 September 2026

Registration Process

• Register on or before 25 August 2026.
• Registration fee is ₹900 per team (non-refundable).
• Payment must be made as per the brochure guidelines.
• Ensure all submitted details are accurate, as they will be used for certificates.
• Registration is confirmed only after receiving a confirmation email from the Organising Committee.
• Any changes in submitted details should be promptly communicated to the Organising Committee.
• Accommodation details and charges will be shared separately with the Top 8 shortlisted teams.

Contact

All official communication regarding the competition will be conducted by the organising committee (SAMATVA, NMIMS Indore) through email [email protected]

The brochure is here.